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ConnecticutHB 052402026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES STATUTES.
Sponsored By: Public Health Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To make various revisions to developmental services statutes.
public health
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Providers face stricter facility loan rules
Organizations receiving loans must be licensed or certified providers and must own and operate the facility for the loan period. They must keep the facility licensed or certified during repayment, which must last from 5 to 30 years. Applicants must also provide an independent appraisal by a state-certified real estate appraiser and a structural survey by a state-licensed engineer.
Fewer facilities qualify for state loans
These loans now cover facilities serving no more than six people with intellectual disability or autism. The law removes the old exception for larger facilities that operated on July 1, 1985, and no longer allows loans for rehabilitation. Loan money is limited to department-approved construction, property purchases and renovations, or capital repairs. The law authorizes up to $6 million in state bonds for the updated loan purposes, rather than the broader list in the prior law.
More financing for small disability homes
The Department of Developmental Services can lend up to 100% of a facility project's property development costs. For purchase-and-renovation loans, renovation costs above the purchase price cannot exceed $100,000. Repair and improvement loans range from $3,000 to $100,000, up from a $40,000 maximum, and loan interest cannot exceed 6% per year. Repair loan terms must match repayment through rates set by the Department of Social Services.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Public Health Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Laurie Sweet
Democratic • House
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 276
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House vote • 3/2/2026
House Roll Call Vote 46
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House vote • 3/2/2026
PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
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Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-29
5/14/2026
File No. 40
3/17/2026
PH Joint Favorable
3/2/2026
Raised Bill
2/18/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 40
Fiscal Note For File Copy 40
House Roll Call Vote 46
PH Joint Fav. Rpt
PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Senate Roll Call Vote 276
Summary for Public Act No. 26-29
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